US Bridges

Summit Road over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 2.3 Mi. W of JCT SR 44 · Structure no. 6732704

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,054
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Road over Breakneck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Summit Road over Breakneck Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,403 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Road
CrossesBreakneck Creek
Location2.3 Mi. W of JCT SR 44
RouteCounty Highway C148F
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13963, -81.27101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,054 (2015)
Projected traffic8,403 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Road over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Road over Breakneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Road over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 6,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Summit Road over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Road over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.